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Category Archives: About Cats
Meowy Monday – When Your Cat Needs More Attention
We’ve decided that Olivia is mourning the loss of Sophie’s presence in our house. The signs seem to indicate that Olivia misses Sophie and we agree that she seems depressed at times. So we’ve increased our time with her in … Continue reading
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Feline Fun Friday – What’s in a Cat Name?
If you read my Klepto Cat and/or Calico Cat Mystery series, you know how much fun I have using cat-related terms in my titles and coming up with interesting cat names. I thought it would be fun to talk about … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday—Black Cat Appreciation Day
Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Why do we need to be reminded to appreciate black cats? I think we all know that black cats and kittens are generally the last to be adopted and they come with a reputation … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – Do Cats Grieve?
We recently lost a regal tortie just days before her 18th birthday. Olivia is now the only cat for the first time in her life. How is she managing? She still seems to be looking for Sophie and watching for … Continue reading
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Feline Fun Friday – Why Orange Cats Are So Special
Do you have a marmalade cat—an orange tabby? I had one once many years ago, and I’ve known several. Most of them were sweet cats, except for one that crossed my path a few years ago. His name was Rocket. … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – It’s International Cat Day
Yes, another cat holiday. I went on a search to find out how many cat “holidays” there are and I learned that there are MANY. Some of them are combined into “pet” holidays, including all pets, but there are still … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – Thousands of Blog Posts Later
I’ve been posting here for 13 years and I’ve shared thousands of posts on a variety of topics related to cats—cat art, feeding cats, caring for cats, cat psychology, cat DNA, cat stories, cat books, cat personalities, indoor-versus-outdoor cats, purebred … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – Cat Headline News
Certainly when we want specific information or perspective related to cats we do an internet search, but I found a site this week that carries stories on just about any cat-related topic you can imagine—medical, safety, events, news, rescue, statistics—this … Continue reading
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Feline Fun Friday – Cats and Their Favorite Toys
While waiting to see our veterinarian this week I observed a large dog lying at his owner’s feet—a stuffed toy nearby. I talk to dogs and cats, you see—and birds, so I greeted the dog as I walked by, saying, … Continue reading
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Paws Up for Wednesday – Cat Diseases You May Have Never Heard Of
We are among the large number of cat owners who have dealt with or are dealing with cats suffering kidney disease. Many of you are treating your cats with fluids and feeding special food to give the cat a longer … Continue reading
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